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eVision (IPTV service from Eircom) [Merged]

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Article in the Sunday Times

Bond investors were told last that the launch of the service was imminent, and it would have an attractive "user interface" and recording facility. The television service is currently being trialled with 400 customers.

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swoofer

does on demand have rte player and tv3 player ie a catch up service?

Del007

Is it possible to upload movies from a hard drive or watch off a usb stick?

Cheers

PauloMN

Kensington wrote: »

1) 85/20

2) No although the hardware is seemingly capable of it just not enabled in the eircom software (or perhaps more specifically, disabled)

Thanks for that.

Shame about #2, not sure why they would want to disable that (or not enable it) as it would be very useful, and it's not like it's cheating in any way - it would just be very convenient to be able to watch recorded programmes from any location in the house.

It's a big negative for me with the way I currently watch TV.

Kensington

1) 85/20

2) No although the hardware is seemingly capable of it just not enabled in the eircom software (or perhaps more specifically, disabled)

PauloMN

Couple of questions on eVision, apologies if already answered, I couldn't find definite answers.

1) I'm on 100/20 profile on Eircom eFibre, if I signed up to eVision with multiroom and HD, what would my profile drop to?

2) I know the multiroom boxes cannot record and that's fine, but can a multiroom box access a recording from the main box via the network? This is a make or break feature for me really, seeing as I can't use video senders with the eVision boxes. For example, if I record something on the main eVision box, can I watch it in the bedroom on a multiroom box?

RFOLEY1990

Kensington wrote: »

Not correct. The IPTV multicast stream is not included and so does not reflect in your allowance.

yeah, you're right actually,

the On Demand Service however will use your allowance

jca

John Dough wrote: »

Is there a RF connection on this box to distribute to multirooms or if you already use homeplugs is there a high capacity one.I am wondering if there is a copper solid core lead available from your eircom bb socket to the router to improve signal transfer. My unlimited bb does give occasional dropouts freezing and only reads 50mb when at the router.Has anyone tried these solutions.Engineer says it is because I am a good distance from cabinet.

No. There's no RF connection. Eircom will insist on using their own branded homeplugs. If you want it in another room you'll have to get a second box installed, the second box won't have pause rewind or record features.

John Dough

Kensington wrote: »

Not correct. The IPTV multicast stream is not included and so does not reflect in your allowance.

Is there a RF connection on this box to distribute to multirooms or if you already use homeplugs is there a high capacity one.I am wondering if there is a copper solid core lead available from your eircom bb socket to the router to improve signal transfer. My unlimited bb does give occasional dropouts freezing and only reads 50mb when at the router.Has anyone tried these solutions.Engineer says it is because I am a good distance from cabinet.

Kensington

RFOLEY1990 wrote: »

The TV works off your allowance. Go with unlimited it will save you money

Not correct. The IPTV multicast stream is not included and so does not reflect in your allowance.

RFOLEY1990

The TV works off your allowance. Go with unlimited it will save you money

fasterbetter

Hi
I can answer the first 3. the third is a little trickier. I have Evision since it first came out in Sept 13. It's been excellent and I couldn't fault it.

1. it does not use wireless. If you have more than one TV they use the mains electricity to get the signal to the second box via homeplugs. This is very reliable.

2. Not aware of any teething problems it worked first time for me. As usual getting used to the remote control takes a little while and there is a default parental guard password which you should get off the installer.

I havnt downloaded anything from the on demand movies section yet but it looks painless and goes on your next bill.

3. A non HD channel uses about 3Mbps. A HD one closer to 10Mbps . If you are watching one channel and recording another at the same time I assume that doubles.

4. I have a bundle with unlimited downloads so this has never come up. I would be surprised if eircom couldn't distinguish the TV stream from other data and exclude it from your allowance. No harm to check the FAQ on their website it should be in there in writing.

Finally I just got 2 months free sky movies which was nice.. just need to remember to cancel before the 2 months ends. Not sure how long that offer is on for.

Fasterbetter

jca

swoofer wrote: »

a friend is getting evision installed in early january with the intention of quitting sky but if it goes wrong I will get a call so a few questions??

1. Is the evision box wireless?

2. Does it have initial teething problems and what are they?

3. The have efibre BB at 45mb down and I know evision knocks this back by 10mb but any other glitches?

4. and finally does evision eat into ones BB allowance? eircom says no!! the allowance is 30gb per month and they may use on demand for films etc

With utv ireland joining its a no brainer as they are getting 12 months free and then 15pm after that. sky is 32pm at the moment. They only watch soaps and soarview box was too unreliable to switch.

No the box isn't wireless if it's far away from the router they use home plugs. I had that setup and it worked perfectly.

I had no teething problems at all.

I was on the 50/20 profile at the time and they dropped me to the 35/10 stable profile everything worked fine.

I can't help you with the download allowance as I'm on the unlimited package. Would they consider upgrading to the unlimited package to be safe side? I think it's an extra €5 p.m.

swoofer

a friend is getting evision installed in early january with the intention of quitting sky but if it goes wrong I will get a call so a few questions??

1. Is the evision box wireless?

2. Does it have initial teething problems and what are they?

3. The have efibre BB at 45mb down and I know evision knocks this back by 10mb but any other glitches?

4. and finally does evision eat into ones BB allowance? eircom says no!! the allowance is 30gb per month and they may use on demand for films etc

With utv ireland joining its a no brainer as they are getting 12 months free and then 15pm after that. sky is 32pm at the moment. They only watch soaps and soarview box was too unreliable to switch.

redser7

And utv Ireland is being added in January

kooga

got a letter today from eircom:

setanta pack is going up from €16 to €18 in mid January

in addition there is an offer of either two months free sky movies or sky sports

kooga

Andy454 wrote: »

While I'm no fan of eircom, but is it a little disingenuous to take a 6 month free offer with no intention of subscribing?

You don't give any specific reason for cancelling, i.e. service, variety, technical, billing?

It costs the operator money to buy a box, send a technician to install it, run all the ancillary services, servers, datacentres, customer services to run it.

They won't stay in business long if people keep taking advantage of them!

The more operators the better the competition which is needed for people in apartment buildings!

Sorry Andy453?

i had no intention of getting the tv service i only wanted my broadband upgraded to efibre. i was offered six months trial with no commitment. My six months will end in mid januray i am not keeping the box. (is that ok with u)

My reason is that in 2012 i moved away from pay TV and went FTA in both satellite and terrrestial. I am happy with my set up which i have invested quiet a lot of time and money in.

in relation to my equipment, i will plug out my box disconnect the hdmi cable and place all the contents in the original eircom box along with the instructions. I will then contact eircom who will arrange collection. In the interim i have 12 months left with my phone and broadband contract. I do not intend changing providers as eircom is the best service where i live.

Now andy as this is the forum for evision you might post your own experience of evision. Thank you

jca

Andy454 wrote: »

While I'm no fan of eircom, but is it a little disingenuous to take a 6 month free offer with no intention of subscribing?

You don't give any specific reason for cancelling, i.e. service, variety, technical, billing?

It costs the operator money to buy a box, send a technician to install it, run all the ancillary services, servers, datacentres, customer services to run it.

They won't stay in business long if people keep taking advantage of them!

The more operators the better the competition which is needed for people in apartment buildings!

Sneaking people into a new 18 Month contract while offering them a "free" trial helps Eircom's cause too:mad::mad:

kranbo

Andy454 wrote: »

While I'm no fan of eircom, but is it a little disingenuous to take a 6 month free offer with no intention of subscribing?

You don't give any specific reason for cancelling, i.e. service, variety, technical, billing?

It costs the operator money to buy a box, send a technician to install it, run all the ancillary services, servers, datacentres, customer services to run it.

They won't stay in business long if people keep taking advantage of them!

The more operators the better the competition which is needed for people in apartment buildings!

Why do you think it was disingenuous to cancel? As I said I was offered a free trial for 6 months (I am with Sky) so I decided to install it on a tv in the bedroom not connected to Sky. The service was ok with a very limited selection of channels - also the price has now increased to €15 monthly. While Sky are dearer they offer (imo) a much better product therefore I decided to cancel.
Me taking advantage of them!!!are you joking? Eircom's offer of a free trail was obviously to encourage new business - they take the risk in relation to the expenses etc in installation in the hope they get new customers to sign up.

Andy454

While I'm no fan of eircom, but is it a little disingenuous to take a 6 month free offer with no intention of subscribing?

You don't give any specific reason for cancelling, i.e. service, variety, technical, billing?

It costs the operator money to buy a box, send a technician to install it, run all the ancillary services, servers, datacentres, customer services to run it.

They won't stay in business long if people keep taking advantage of them!

The more operators the better the competition which is needed for people in apartment buildings!

kooga

will UTV Ireland be in HD on the evision box?

kooga

kranbo wrote: »

I got offered the six month trail for evision last May - I made a point of confirming them that there was no contract involved. I rang them yesterday to cancel and there was a little bit of hassle canceling (transferred to different staff etc). Eventually they "agreed to cancel" - I was a little bit surprised that they made no offer to extend - I would have considered this if offered

very surprised as i rang them on Dec 2nd to get the experience pack switched off. anyway had a chat with the rep he noted i was on the free 6 months which would be coming to the end in mid january, would i be interested in keeping it on. Said no as i only use the box to record programmes, he offered me an extension of 6 months if i wanted it and would place on the account. Told him i would get back mid january.

Anyway to clarify it i avail of another 6 months free I will have to then keep evision for the final 6 months of my 18 month contrat whic would be €15 x 6 a month.

kranbo

jca wrote: »

I clarified it with them too but found out when "my eircom" finally got up and running that Eircom had put me on a new contract from the day they rang offering me a free trial of eVision.

I got offered the six month trail for evision last May - I made a point of confirming them that there was no contract involved. I rang them yesterday to cancel and there was a little bit of hassle canceling (transferred to different staff etc). Eventually they "agreed to cancel" - I was a little bit surprised that they made no offer to extend - I would have considered this if offered

jca

kooga wrote: »

me neither.

but i always clarify it with them

I clarified it with them too but found out when "my eircom" finally got up and running that Eircom had put me on a new contract from the day they rang offering me a free trial of eVision.

kooga

me neither.

but i always clarify it with them

Mantis Toboggan

jca wrote: »

Ehh, as you put it, they did with me even though I was "a lucky customer" and picked for a free trial.

I've rang up loads of times about different offers. Never anything about having to sign a new contract. You don't have to sign up for a new contract if you don't want to.

jca

Buddy Holly wrote: »

Ehh, no they won't!

Ehh, as you put it, they did with me even though I was "a lucky customer" and picked for a free trial.

Mantis Toboggan

jca wrote: »

They'll stick you on another 18 month contract...

Ehh, no they won't!

jca

kooga wrote: »

you have to ring up

They'll stick you on another 18 month contract...

kooga

laraghrider wrote: »

Automatically or you have to call and arrange it?

you have to ring up

Mantis Toboggan

I got an email also but it's sign up to sky movies and get one month free offer!

I'm already on free sky sports and movies so unfortunately not much good to me.